Solicitor – Housing Finance – Bristol – 3–5 Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 (depending on experience)

A respected national law firm is seeking a Housing Finance Solicitor/Associate with 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience to join its busy and growing Property (Housing Finance & Portfolio) team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a high-performing, collaborative environment with a strong focus on quality work, client service, and social impact.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of housing finance and property portfolio matters, including:

• Assisting with large-scale security charging and due diligence projects
• Drafting and negotiating Certificates of Title, reports on title, and condition precedent documentation
• Supervising and supporting junior fee earners on property finance and portfolio transactions
• Managing title reviews, Land Registry applications, and rectification work
• Compiling detailed title reports for asset management sales and acquisitions
• Supporting business development through client events, training, and pitches
• Contributing to the management of legal tech systems and digital portals

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 3–5 years PQE in property finance and/or property portfolio transactions
• Experience working with Registered Providers and/or housing sector lenders
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Excellent drafting, communication, and teamwork abilities
• Confidence in managing smaller transactions independently and supervising juniors
• Familiarity with Land Registry systems and legal tech (advantageous but not essential)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and legal IT systems
• Motivation, accuracy, and a proactive mindset

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive and intellectually stimulating work environment
• Clear career progression pathways and tailored training opportunities
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• A minimum of 25 days holiday (plus option to buy 5 more)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Generous pension contributions
• Private medical insurance & biennial health assessment
• Life assurance & Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Inclusive culture with employee-led networks and wellbeing initiatives

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.